Evie Huhtala
- PhD Postgraduate Student
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Evie Huhtala is a PhD Postgraduate Student at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge.
Biography
I have a background in ecological remote sensing from both my masters, which was developed through my work as a research assistant in the Ecosystems lab at Oxford’s School of Geography and the Environment since graduation. Currently pursuing my PhD at Cambridge under the supervision of Professor David Coomes.
Previous Positions
2024 - Field Assistant in regenerative agriculture flux assessments, Ecosystems Lab - University of Oxford, England
2024 - Research Assistant in remote sensing biodiversity, Ecosystems Lab - University of Oxford, England
2023 - Spatial Analyst Intern in remote sensing data processing, Ecosystems Lab - University of Oxford, England
2021 - Summer Research Assistant in rhizobacteral community composition, Rhizosphere Lab - University of Oxford, England
2021 - Summer Research Assistant in remote sensing grassland biodiversity, SalGo Lab - University of Oxford, England
Qualifications
2023 - Integrated Masters in Biology - University of Oxford, England
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Awards
Cambridge Climate, Life and Earth (C-CLEAR) Doctoral Training Partnership - Natural Environment Research Council
Research
Research Group
Forest Ecology and Conservation Group
Research Overview
I’m investigating the carbon benefits of habitat restoration in the UK. This research aims to leverage remote sensing and deep learning to advance nature recovery efforts while examining the socioeconomic and policy contexts influencing landowners' restoration actions.